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Indicator Profile of Nitrate in Community Drinking Water SystemsWhy Is This Important?Nitrate is a nitrogen compound that occurs naturally in soil, water, plants, and food. It may be formed when microorganisms in the environment break down organic material such as plants, animal manure, and sewage. Nitrate can also be found in chemical fertilizers. Nitrate can get into drinking water from runoff of farms, golf courses and lawns, or from landfills, animal feedlots, and septic systems.Drinking Water Nitrate, Number of Community Water Systems with MCL Violation Data NotesThe New Jersey Maximum Contaminant Level for nitrate in drinking water is 10 milligrams per liter. Data are presented for community warter systems that reported test results for the specified time interval. There are over 600 community water systems in New Jersey.Data SourcesNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Safe Drinking Water;Other Graphical Views
DefinitionThe distribution of nitrate concentration in drinking water, by community water systems, population served, and yearHow We Calculated the Rates
Page Content Updated On 11/07/11,
Published on 11/10/11
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